Graduated from Arizona State University with a BS is Zoology/Fisheries Management in 1985.
Over 25 years in aquatics management working for the state of Arizona (ASU and Arizona Game and Fish Department) ranging from native fish biologist, statewide native fish program manager, habitat specialist, and most recently chief of fisheries. Recently hired by USFWS as the supervisory biologist for the Flagstaff and Parker Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices.